Scared of the Dentist? Here’s How Sedation Dentistry Can Help If the mere thought of going to the dentist sends cold shivers down your spine, you are not alone. In fact, regardless of your age, the fear of dentists…

Steps to Taking Care of Same-Day Crowns While we all know the importance of taking care of our teeth, not every one of us follows through with optimal dental health practices. For some, the routine is difficult to practice.…

Dental hygiene is essential from when the first tooth comes in, to when you are a fully grown adult. From practicing dental care at home to visiting the dentist regularly, there are several ways to protect your teeth from…

Even if your teeth are in perfect shape, if your gums are not, it can diminish your otherwise perfect smile. Gums that are too low can affect your smile significantly. That, in turn, could have negative effects on your…

How Braces Could Help You A lot of adult Americans are intimidated by the thought of braces, but their value can extend far beyond a more appealing smile: It’s easier to clean teeth which are properly aligned. Crooked teeth…

Even though there are numerous repercussions for not regularly cleaning their teeth, over 30% of Americans admit that they never floss. Gum disease and tooth loss may just be the start of your troubles and you may be surprised…

Everyone needs regular visits to the dentist to keep their smile looking its best. From time to time though, you may need a bit more than a usual checkup. When you’re hit with dental pain, it’s important to schedule…

Salinas, CA – Dr. Delwin Hemingway, leading dentist at NEXT Dentistry in Salinas, CA, where he oversees treatments including pain free TMJ, cosmetic dentistry, and a broad range of general dental services, this past week received an honorable distinction…

Legend has it that the famous Greek philosopher and thinker, Socrates was once asked by his student, Plato how he could personally acquire the knowledge Socrates had obtained. Socrates, the smartest man on earth in his day, invited Plato…

Being unable to stick out one’s tongue or being “tongue tied” can have several unfortunate consequences. The tongue is supposed to be free to lick the lips, give an obnoxious “raspberry” or as the British say, “Be a little…